New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-09-10
THE VOLUNTEER ON THE DRY-DocK.

HOW SHE LOOKS OUT OF THE wATER-THE May
FLOWER ALSO PREPARING FOR TRIAL RACES.
The Volunteer went into Teboe's dry-dock at the
foot OF Twenty thrdst, Brooklyn, at noon yesterday
great many people were there to see her all the
afternoon thoy swarmed around her, snd policeman
was detailed to look alter them But they meant no
mis- ohet they only wanted to satisfy their curios "
to see what 1t was that put 80 much go" into tho
Volunteer. She showed all the elements OF speed
according to modern ideas; a sharp entrance, 6rs
run aft and bge we'll followed out. and her beam and
depth indicated power to carry great spread OF
canvas She certainly differs greatly from the sloop
OF The Oracle OF Fanny type.
"Well, Pm bowed il she amt bioomn' cutter
with q cenIreboard stuck err observed an English
skipper who had been gazing on her silently Tor hive
minutes. That's wot sho IT, Why, she's got the
rocker keel the taperng sterG, the raking
the long and wots there EFT about 'er that
han't cutter 'cept beam And yet these Yankees
ave the bloOmin' himpudence 70 cay that we copy
their blarsted sIoops. It's a boomin' shame."
Well, old man." replied American sailor, that
boat built to sail fa.t and long she does that
we don't care where her good points come from. You
don't suppc gong to let tue cutters keep EN-
all But il you feel aggravated about it just put your
money ON the Volunteer and when the trial races are
finished you wont think that there G any blooming
shane in it,"
As soon as the Volunteer was in position and
scafodng erected around her lot OF sailors set to
work with scrapers. sAndpaper and emery cloth to
rub her smooth and get of all the rust which showed
through tho black lead in many places. When that
work Is finished she will be givea coat OF paint and
be black-eaded below the water iine Then, AS shp-
perry as an eel she will slide into the water again Oh
Monday prepared do battle with the Msynower TOR
the honor Of defending the Americas cup against the
ambitious desIgns OF the Thistle. There little DOUBT
among yachtsmen that she will succeed In again de-
ieating the May dover. and the Cup Comuttes feel
satisfied that she is the alround better boat alter the
first race the inside Tuesday they may
dispense with the other two tria races.
Meanwhile no pains are being spared to MAKE the
maynower sal! faster than ever. she too was aaniea
on the drydocK at the foot OF Marketst. yesterday
and she will enter the water again on Monday ~
smooth aud slick emery cloth. ssndpaPe' aud
black lead can make her. 1t she is beaten Mr. Morgan
and Captain Craven feel satisfied that it will not be
bad beat.
After meeting the City of Romo in the morning the
Thistle returned to her amen oragc of TompkinSvhle
And mere I'r rn sae h s' ES o sa
makers who came over with Mr.. Bell and Mr.. Wst,on
on the City of Rome. went aboard In the Afternoon
He has brought with him couple OF workmen to do
any sail aking or repairing in that line that may be
needed by the Thistle. But no could no: say yester-
cay whether there would DO alterations made In
the This les can vas any additional sails made tor
her That would be a matter for consultation. Mr..
Ratsey is tall bearded, blonde Engi-hman, rather
good locking and frank and genial IN ~ manner.
near the Thistle, and come one remarked upon the
great in the number of cutters in these waters
that had taken place OF late.
think they are q very desirable type of yacht"
said Mr. Ratsey 1t Is worth something to feel that
you In boat that may lie nearly fiat but Will
not oapsize, matter how hard 1t blows"
Tho Mohican remained at anchor all day OF Bay
Rage.
The sloop yachts Fanny and Shamrock left their
anchorage of Bay Ridge in the morning IN tow OF
tug bound tor Larchmont, and the Mischief came on
the WAYS in the afternoon aud vas also towed 10
Larcbmont. The principal interest in the race there
that comes on TO-DAY will centre in the contest be-
tween the Shamrock and Titanla. tho general opinion
being that ii 1t blows strong the Htani~ will sin ana
that II there is moderate breeze the Shamrock VII
ia ha Nna
make lively race among themselves. The start wui
take plice about 1873 and the tug Goodwin VIII
convey the judges the
rhe Americas Cup Committee is considering the ao
visibility OF placing the starting line in the Cup race
what Is known the inside course. just outsds
the Narrows Oh Buoy 10. under the bnD OF fon
Wdsworth where heretofore has been the hnlsh 'ne.
instead OF inside the Narrows on Owls Head. lnscs
tbs Sarrows 1t Is said thers is more likelihood tps'
the yachts may encounter {" fuky" weather than ons
eide. thus Introducing element Of chance ~.
race which IL is desirable to exclude Captain balss
strongly DESTROYS OF having the pos ton OF tho
ing line changed. The change may DO maae III WV
first of the trial races